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Best in Show: Best in Show: Best in Show: Best in Show: ~~~~
Fireworks Fireworks Fireworks Fireworks ---- By By By By Linda L. Linda L. Linda L. Linda L.
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EEEEvery year Grapevine holds fireworks at Lake Grapevine on Friday evenings in late May til Labor Day weekend. This photo was shot at Rockledge Park across from where the fireworks were being launched. I belong to several photo clubs and this was one of the field trips.
AAAAfter discussing how to shoot
fireworks the Complete Photographer Club met at the park, set up, and fired away for the 15 minutes of the show. To make this photo I used my 75 - 300mm lens set at 95mm on my Canon 7D camera with an aperture of f11 for 8 seconds. I processed the photo in Lightroom.
Inside this Issue
Best in Show 1
Activities 2
Guest Speaker 2
Hidden Gem 3
Outdoor Model Shoot 3
Winning Images from Competition
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Competition Topics 7
Competition Standings 7
President’s Message 8
About the Club 8
The FLASH!The FLASH!The FLASH!The FLASH! September 2014
Newsletter of the Plano (Texas) Photography Club
www.planophotographyclub.com
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Guest Speaker – Creative Photography by Chanellé – Chanellé Harris
TTTThe photojournalistic art of Creative Photography by Chanellé was created in 2008. Chanellé studied
advanced photography at the University of Arlington (UTA), and currently has memberships in prestigious national photography associations. She also taught digital photography at UTA’s 2012 Upward Bound and courses for seniors in 2014. Furthermore, in conjunction with the Association of Grand Prairie Artists, she taught photography fundamentals to ex-offenders through the National Endowment for the Arts program.
CCCChanellé has notable prizes for her fine art, and her work is currently displayed in art festivals, galleries,
shows, international airports, and books. Her most noteworthy work has been featured in the JUST ENGAGED section in the national publication Essence Magazine online in July 2013 http://photos.essence.com/galleries/just-engaged-octavia-and-terrence More of Chanellé’s work can be seen at http://www.creativephotographybychanelle.com.
CCCChanellé will discuss her approach to photography, including the influence of an early exposure to art and
music and how music helps her convey “movement” and “feeling” in her artistry. She’ll examine how she brings her own artistry into the work she does for clients, who love her “eye” in capturing those sentimental, humorous, tender moments with a touch of creativity.
CCCChanellé will also talk about the technical side of her photography, including creating simulations of High
Dynamic Range (HDR) photography to add extra punch and her use of negative space.
Upcoming Club Activities
October 11, 2014 1:30 – 5:30 PM - Outdoor Model Shoot: Farmers Branch Historical Park. There will be a fee of $29. Signup at the September meeting. See below for details. October 18, 2014 – Canon Explorer of Light: The Ft. Worth Camera Club is hosting a Canon Explorer of Light, Jennifer Wu, on October 18th, from 10 AM to 4 PM at the Ft. Worth Botanic Gardens. You can see further information for this program on the FWCC site at http://www.fortworthcameraclub.org/programs/. October 25-26, 2014 – USAF Thunderbirds: Fort Worth Alliance air show. October 31, 2014 – Ozark Trip: See last month’s Flash for details. November 8, 2014 – Lone Star Park: Tentative: The “Sport of Kings” is one of the oldest sports in the United States, and the traditions of horse racing are second to none. We are making arrangements for an outing free of charge at Lone Star Park in Grand Prairie. The race track provides great opportunities for action photography, photojournalism with some behind the scenes access before the first race.
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Plano Photography Club’s Hidden Gem Beckons
PPPPlano Photography Club monthly contests are multi-purposed. Two of the many purposes are 1) To inspire
you to think outside your typical subject matter. 2) To allow your work to be judged by professional photographers in an unbiased manner which allow you to grow in your technique and creativity. However, speaking from personal experience these contests can be a pull-my-hair-out kind of moment when it comes to choosing ‘the right’ photo to submit.
TTTThe Plano Photography Club offers a service which on many occasions has prevented my
baldheadedness…yay!! I did not realize this very beneficial service is a little known secret until I was recently told I am the ONLY one using it on a regular basis! The service consists of e-mailing your monthly photo contenders to Plano Photography Club member Larry Petterborg at [email protected], he then forwards the photo(s) to Plano Photography Club Master Photographers. The Master Photographers reply to Larry, which he forwards to the club member who submitted the photo(s), with detailed tips of how to better your photograph. Sometimes these critiques include a post-production attachment of changes they recommend.
TTTTheir words have been harsh on occasion (“I'm not sure what the photographer is trying to convey to the
viewer. My first impression was great strength and pose, but after that there's nothing to keep my attention.”), however I would much rather suffer the harshness before I submit it to the competition than have to see my photo receive a 7 from the judge!
TTTTheir words have been kind and confidence building on other occasions ("This subject of this image seems
to me to be in sharp focus and well exposed. I like how the girl's hair is falling over one eye, and her expression shows her effort but also her pleasure in this pose. I find this to be an imaginative interpretation of the theme.”). Either way, it is their honest and professional opinion of which I am very grateful. If it was always positive or always negative I would have stopped knocking on their door a long time ago.
IIIIf you have been sitting in your seat at any Plano Photography Club meeting like I have hoping your
contest entry at least ranks in the double digits but are sadly disappointed it might be time to consult the Master Photographers before submission. Taking this step is not a guarantee you will walk away with back to back Best of Shows but if you heed their advice it increases your skills as a photographer, opens your eyes to wider pools of creativity and ups your chances to step into the head held high land of double digits.
BBBBy Karen Chaney (PPC member since 2011)
Outdoor Model Shoot
TTTThis fall’s Outdoor Model Shoot will be held at Farmers Branch Historical Park at 2540 Farmers Branch
Lane. The Historical Park is nestled on 27 acres that trace more than 165 years of proud Farmers Branch heritage. See www.fbhistoricalpark.com/.
MMMMembers must sign up and pay the $29 fee at Monday night’s regular meeting.
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July’s Winning Images – Up in the Air Masters AdvancedAdvancedAdvancedAdvanced
Linda Grigsby Fireworks 1st,BoS 14 Don Champlin Gliding In 1st 14
Dennis Fritsche Rising Above 2nd 14 Karen Chaney
To Run or Not To
Run Time Will Tell 2nd 14
Danette Volkmer Up in the Air! 3rd 14 Sam Wilson
Keep Your Eyes on
the Ball 3rd 14
Peter Staxen
Majestic Mustang
taking off HM 13 Brian Prestemon Urban Abstract HM 13
Russell McGuire On her own cloud HM 13 Bud Barlow
High-rise
Explorer HM 13
IntermediateIntermediateIntermediateIntermediate BeginnersBeginnersBeginnersBeginners
James Edward Bar Mitzvah Levitation 1st 14 Lou Warren Lofty Day Dream 1st 13
Charlie Henkle
Taking a "Selfie" at Bryce
Canyon 2nd 14 Leslie Johnston
View Up the
Elevator Shaft 2nd 12
ron lin Seagull with Snowflakes 3rd 14 Joyce Mangum
Enjoy the
Weather-Rain is
on the Way 3rd 12
Bryan Zumbar No Higher! HM 13 Debbie Conard Old Glory HM 12
Valerie Johnson Up in the Air HM 13
Joyce Mangum
Lou Warren
Leslie Johnston
Debbie Conard
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Ron Lin
Don Champlin
Charlie Henkle James Edward
Sam Wilson
Bryan Zumbar
Valerie Johnson
Karen Chaney
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Brian Prestemon
Peter Staxen
Russell McGuire
Danette Volkmer
Dennis Fritsche
Bud Barlow
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Competition Topic
September Liquids February Open July Surprise Topic (TBD) November Abstract
October Open (Print) March Vintage (Print) August Open December No Competition
November Negative Space April Open September Softness January (2016) Photojournalism
December No Competition May Entrances October Open February Open January (2015) Photojournalism June Open
Competition Standings
Photographer Cumulative Place Points
Cumulative Judges’ Points
Photographer Cumulative Place Points
Cumulative Judges’ Points
BeginnersBeginnersBeginnersBeginners Advanced
Brenda Armstrong 20 37 Don Champlin 21 38 Lou Warren 19 33 Brian Prestemon 11 36 Debbie Conard 7 31 Linfen Hwang 9 36 Leslie Johnston 6 28 Karen Chaney 7 32 Janet Davenport 3 22 Sam Wilson 6 32 Cathy Lin 0 18 Bud Barlow 2 31 Loretta Griffin 0 18 Bud Mallar 0 31 Vincent Carroll 1 17 Jerry Schlesinger 0 29 Joyce Mangum 3 12 Ken Morton 0 29 Aaron Lesher 1 11 Carol Barlow 0 28 Jim Spencer 0 27 Aimee Wilson 0 20 Irwin Lightstone 6 12 Jim Shannon 0 10
Intermediate Masters
Charlie Henkle 16 39 Dennis Fritsche 13 42 Ron Lin 13 36 John Lehman 11 40 James Edward 16 27 Jose Artiles 9 40 Robin DeRouen 7 35 Sharlott Hasty 10 39 Valerie Johnson 4 37 Linda Grigsby 11 34 Valerie Johnson 4 37 Danette Volkmer 4 40 James Berry 1 33 Larry Petterborg 1 37 James Walsh 1 32 Marie Hansen 3 33 Ming Yang 0 31 Lee Hatfield 0 34 Bryan Zumbar 1 30 Marea Downey 0 34 James Haynes 0 29 Russell McGuire 1 33 Ronnie Scaggs 0 29 Ron Hasty 0 33 Wayne Kenter 0 29 Jen Carrick 0 31 Parvin Stiles 0 28 James Stover 0 29 Jay Goode 0 21 Peter Staxen 1 25 Joe Sullivan 0 18 Lois Lehman 0 18 Oscar Roldan 3 12
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President’s Message: Write for The Flash!
TTTThis month’s Flash! contains an excellent article by Karen Chaney describing one of the
services offered by the Club, from which she has benefited. Please read the article and plan to use the service she describes. I also would like to encourage you to consider contributing an article of your own to the Club newsletter. You may think, “What!? I’ve got nothing to say that Club members would find interesting,” but you might be surprised. Have you been to an unusual location where you got some great photos? Describe it for us! (And tell us how to get there.) Would you like to know more about some little-used feature of your camera? Take the time to learn, and then share a write-up of your new knowledge with the Club.
HHHHave you been able to use your camera in the service of your church or a community
organization? Tell us about the experience. Maybe you were lucky enough to get to talk with a famous photographer in person. Share that conversation! Did you participate in some activity with the Club that you thought was especially enjoyable or beneficial? Write up your thoughts,
and the rest of us may see that activity through fresh eyes. The article does not have to be very long. Karen’s is under 500 words. Not all of us are comfortable speaking in front of a group. Contributing an article to the Flash! would be a great way to communicate without that stress, and a great way to make the Club a better organization. - Sam Wilson
Plano Photography Club OfficersPlano Photography Club OfficersPlano Photography Club OfficersPlano Photography Club Officers
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President Sam Wilson [email protected]
Programs Bud Barlow [email protected]
Activities Parvin Stiles [email protected]
Secretary / Membership Robin DeRouen membership @planophotographyclub.com
Treasurer Peter Staxen [email protected]
Contests Jim Walsh [email protected]
Contest Site Admin Jerry Schlesinger [email protected]
GSCCC Representative Danette Volkmer [email protected]
PSA Representative Jen Carrick [email protected]
Historian Cindy Vaillancourt [email protected]
Light Rental Don Pool [email protected]
Newsletter Editor James Stover [email protected]
Webmaster Jay Goode [email protected]
Exhibits Valerie Johnson [email protected]
Model Shoot Coordinator Ken Guthrie [email protected]
Calibration Equip Sherri Kidner [email protected]
Tabletop Equipment Cindy Vaillancourt [email protected]
Slideshows Lois Lehman, Ronnie Scaggs, [email protected]
Training Bud Mallar / Don Champlin [email protected]
About The ClubAbout The ClubAbout The ClubAbout The Club
The club meets at 7 p.m. the fourth Monday of each month (no meeting in December) at Grace Presbyterian Church, 4300 West Park Blvd in Plano. Visitors are welcome! Officers meet at 7 p.m. on the second Monday of each month (except December) at the church. Open to all members. The club is a member of: Gulf States Camera Club Council (GSCCC) & Photographic Society of America (PSA)
Plano Photography Club: The FLASH! – September 2014 www.planophotographyclub.com